A road trip to Italy is one of the best ways to explore this fantastic and diverse country, which is why we spent time visiting southern Italy and Sicily while taking a break from house-sitting. We decided to drive in Italy. Yes, driving in Italy can be a challenge (check out our tips below), but it …
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Things to Do and Places to See in Terracina, Italy
Italy’s beaches are always a drawcard for Italians and tourists. Finding a sandy spot or hiring a beach chair is perfect for soaking up the sun while swimming in the clear blue waters. And not quite a two-hour drive south of Rome, Terracina is one of those beaches on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. …
How to See the Best of Trieste in One Day
Trieste was our final stop on our road trip around Northeast Italy. It’s an often overlooked city only two hours by train from Venice, making it a perfect day trip destination. It was our last stop in Italy, and we enjoyed one more delicious pasta dish, another gelato, and, oh, one more glass of Italian …
The Dolomites: Five fabulous days you’ll love
There always seems to be one more thing to tick off on your bucket list for Italy. Each day, we seem to find yet another inspiring destination. And having seen so much of Europe, there’s always one more destination to visit. No wonder our bucket list keeps expanding. And one place we wanted to tick …
Inspiring Destinations – Scilla, Italy
Scilla, Italy Scilla (pronounced Sheella), Calabria, Italy is a coastal fishing village with the spectacular Castello Ruffo di Scilla (Ruffo Castle) perched on a cliff above the water. Legend says the castle dates back to the time of Ulysses, and it is the site of the sea monster Scylla who menaced Odysseus from Greek Mythology. …
Inspiring Destinations – San Nicola Arcella, Italy
San Nicola Arcella, Italy San Nicola Arcella is a small coastal town in the Italian province of Cosenza. But it is not the town that you would visit, it is for the spectacular beaches and especially the archways that lead to the sparkling clear blue waters. The archways are Arcomagno (Great Arch) and Arco di …
Inspiring Destinations – Dolceacqua, Italy
Dolceacqua, Italy Dolceacqua is a commune in the Province of Imperia, Liguria region, Italy. The town is located not far from the border with France about 9km north of the Strada Statale 1 near Ventimiglia. Claude Monet was enchanted with the village and in 1884 drew the view of the village, the Castle and of …
Inspiring Destinations – Polignano a Mare, Italy
Polignano a Mare, Italy Polignano a Mare is a town on Italy’s southern Adriatic coast, down near the heel of the country’s boot about 40km from the port city of Bari. The biggest drawcard to the city are its unique beaches. Lama Monachile is a small pebble beach surrounded by steep cliffs. The cliffs have …
Inspiring Destinations – Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region. Over the centuries it has played a major role in maritime trade and the famous explorer Christopher Columbus called Genoa home. For a walking guide to the city, check out our Self-Guided City Walk of Genoa. As well as …
20 Must-See Destinations in Italy: including Sicily
City Walks Through Italy: Your Guide to 20 Must-See Destinations When you think of Italy, does your mind wander to sunlit piazzas, mouthwatering plates of pasta, or sipping a glass of Chianti while soaking in breathtaking views? Italy is the ultimate dream destination, where every corner seems to have a story to tell. Italy offers …